AWS Database Engineer

Position Title: AWS Database Engineer 

Job Timings: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST (6:00 PM- 3:00 AM PKT)

Location: Islamabad 

About Cloudelligent 

Cloudelligent is Cloud-native consultancy and AWS Advanced consulting partner! We specialize in providing bespoke cloud solutions to Startups & SMBs. Being a next-gen cloud service provider, Cloudelligent helps businesses to make the most out of their cloud investment. We have an international footprint with a diverse team of domain experts, and we are customer obsessed. 

Job Objective 

Experienced AWS Database Engineer with a strong background in database administration and optimization in cloud environments, particularly on AWS. Possesses hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases on AWS. Experienced in managing, migrating, and modernizing database solutions. Skilled in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance database systems in the cloud. 

Responsibilities 

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based relational database systems using Amazon RDS, Aurora, and EC2-hosted databases. 

• Administer and optimize PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle databases, including performance tuning, backup & recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery. 

• Perform database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and other migration tools. 

• Collaborate with data architects, engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions. 

• Support developers by analyzing and optimizing SQL queries for performance and efficiency. 

• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring high availability and security compliance. 

• Implement database automation, infrastructure as code (IaC) practices, and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments. 

• Ensure data security, encryption, and compliance with industry best practices and internal policies. 

• Maintain comprehensive documentation on database architecture, processes, and procedures. 

• Stay current with emerging AWS features, database technologies, and industry best practices. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• 4+ years of experience in database engineering or administration, including hands-on experience with databases on AWS. 

• Strong experience with AWS Database Services, including RDS, Aurora, and DMS. 

• Proficient in database performance tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, and query optimization. 

• Strong scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, or similar. 

• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. 

• Solid understanding of backup strategies, monitoring tools, and security best practices. 

• Familiarity with multi-account AWS environments and cross-region/database replication. 

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 

Highly Desirable 

• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate). 

• Experience with large-scale database migrations from on-prem to AWS. 

• Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and auditing tools